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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 and 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tom's recent accomplishment?
(a) learning to catch tree frogs
(b) learning to throw a spitball
(c) learning to whistle
(d) learning to write in cursive

2. What does Polly give Tom as reward for finishing his chore?
(a) a piece of pie
(b) a cookie
(c) an apple
(d) an orange

3. At first, what does Potter think gave him away?
(a) Potter thinks the doctor has recovered and accused him.
(b) Potter thinks his footprints were found at the graveyard.
(c) Potter thinks someone saw him running from the scene.
(d) Potter thinks Injun Joe has accused him.

4. Before the trial, does any of the town gossip speculate that Muff Potter is innocent?
(a) Yes, a large number of people are skeptical that Muff is a murderer.
(b) No, but many people find it hard to believe Muff is a murderer.
(c) No, everyone in town thinks Muff is a murderer.
(d) Yes, a few people won't believe that Muff is a killer.

5. Why does Tom decide to run away?
(a) Aunt Polly won't stop giving him medicines.
(b) He is afraid Huck will break their pact.
(c) Tom is failing in school and will be held back.
(d) Becky scorns him when she comes back to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom imagine after his aunt hits him and does not apologize?

2. Who wins the battle?

3. What does Mary promise Tom for memorizing his Bible verses?

4. What does Polly say that Tom should have done?

5. What illness does Tom contract during vacation?

(see the answer key)

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